By Jamie Ross and Izin Akhabau

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Good morning. It’s Tuesday, Sept. 22, and this superstar rock climber has a lot to teach us about giving to charity. He donates a third of his income. Now let’s get to the news.

	Major TV networks halted video coverage of President Donald Trump.

• Why? To push back against Trump banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC said they will not cover Trump’s events until further notice.

• Is Trump allowed to ban journalists? The Post asked legal experts, who said they are skeptical Trump’s move will hold up in court. The banned news outlets have sued Trump.

Republicans are starting to make moves to challenge JD Vance for the 2028 nomination.

• Where things stand: Vance is leading polls of the GOP presidential primary field. Behind the scenes, other Republicans (including some sitting lawmakers) are weighing campaigns.

• Who could challenge Vance? Sens. Rick Scott (Florida), Ted Cruz (Texas) and John Kennedy (Louisiana) have taken steps toward running. See our latest ranking of contenders here.

Trump’s plan to militarize his proposed triumphal arch is sparking new concerns.

• Over the weekend: Trump said he wants his arch to double as a military complex. Aviation safety experts warned yesterday about the prospect of using drones near National Airport.

• In other Trump news: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) yesterday hosted the president at Gracie Mansion. Despite their differences, Trump continues to seem charmed by Mamdani.

ICE is removing immigrants with final deportation orders from a searchable database.

• Why it matters: The new policy is leaving families and attorneys in the dark as they try to find out where people are being held after being taken into ICE custody.

• In Austin: A man shot by an immigration officer Sunday spoke to reporters yesterday, saying he was taken into ICE custody with a bullet still lodged near his spine.

Do you need another covid shot this year? We simplified the confusing guidance.

• Covid cases are starting to ramp up: But there hasn’t been new federal guidance this year on who should get the vaccine. Medical groups have offered their own advice.

• Who should get a shot? Find out everything you need to know here. While experts say anyone can and should get vaccinated, it is especially critical for higher risk groups.

• Virus season is miserable: Here are three science-backed home remedies for the common cold.

Bear encounters are becoming more common across the country.

• Bear necessities: As environmental factors wipe out natural food supplies, bears are getting closer to people in search of sustenance. At least 15 states have reported rising encounters.

• They’re developing a taste for our food: Bears have been spotted sneaking into vacation rentals and restaurants. In one incident, a bear raided a fridge for croissants and brioche buns.

We got a sneak peek at fall’s best movies.

• Movie fans are in for a treat this autumn: Post feature writer Travis M. Andrews spent 11 days at the Toronto International Film Festival, previewing movies that will soon hit theaters.

• He said there was one clear standout: “Wild Horse Nine,” starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as CIA hit men, could be an awards contender. See his list of the eight top films here.